Classical Academy Vista
Corner News
August 16-20, 2021
Important Dates:
Monday, August 16, 2021 - K-8th Grade Orientations (see schedule below)
Wednesday, August 18, 2021 - 1st day of school (Homeschool Day)
Wednesday, August 18, 2021 - Assembly will be Zoomed for you to start your day! (see below for details)
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 - First day on campus for Track A
Thursday, August 26, 2021 - First day on campus for Track B
Monday, August 30, 2021 - First Day of Monday Classes
CAV Message
Dear CAV Families,
Welcome to the new school year! I hope you had fun coming to campus and meeting teachers. It was wonderful to see you all back. We have a lot going on at CAV and looking forward to opening up classrooms next week for kids to be back full days. Let the adventure begin!
We will be holding Assemblies on Zoom and in person. Our first one will be our first day of school, August 18th at 8:45 am. It is a home day for all, and you will find the Zoom link in Schoology. We will be taking attendance so be sure to use your child's name for your participant name. This is part of our new procedures for AB 130 and will be exciting to come into your home with the pledge and updates. I hope that it will start your day off and create the same routine we have on campus days. I look forward to having you join in starting the 18th and every school day in 21/22.
Monday is our Orientation time for you to hear from your teacher about the year. We hope to see you on campus, if not, teachers will be posting their presentation notes in Schoology. They are available if you need any additional support. Reach out for an appointment as we partner with you this year.
I wish you a wonderful week of settling in and beginning school. Whether you are on campus or at home, we are here to partner with you for academic success this year.
Sincerely,
Kirstin Lasto, CAV Principal
Current News and Updates
ORIENTATION SCHEDULE - MONDAY, AUGUST 16TH
Attend either time available for your grade level.
A & B Track Orientations
K - 9:00 &10:00
1st - 9:00 &10:00
2nd - 9:00 &10:00
3rd - 11:00 &12:00
4th - 11:00 &12:00
5th - 11:00 &12:00
Flex 3-5 - 11:00 & 12:00
6th- 1:00 & 2:00
7th - 1:00 & 2:00
8th - 1:00 & 2:00
Flex 6-8 - 1:00 & 2:00
C Track Orientations
10:30 & 1:30
Flex Track Orientations
Flex 3-5th 11:00 am and 12:00 pm
Flex 6-8th 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm
Unit 1 Field Trip - Mission San Luis Rey
When: Monday, September 27, 2021
Time: 10:00am
Where: 4050 Mission Ave, Oceanside 92057
Who: All Ages
Cost: $4 Tickets, paid for in advance
How to pay: School Office or Online
Payment Due Date: Monday, September 13, 2021.
Last Day for a Refund: Please inform us no later than Monday, September 13, 2021, if your family will no longer be attending. No refunds can be given after September 13.
The docent led tour starts at 10:00am. Please meet at the front between 9:30 and 9:45am. The tour lasts for approximately 1 hour. Families are free to roam for the remainder of the day. Bring your lunch or consider picking up some goodies at their snack shop. For more information visit: https://www.sanluisrey.org/
Payments can be made online (service fee will apply) or you can pay with cash, check or card in the school office. Please call the front office if you have any questions or email our event coordinator, Kattie Orian - korian@classicalacademy.com
Classroom Supply Lists
Click HERE to view your classroom supply list
MEAL PROGRAM
We are pleased to offer every student one free meal kit each day they are on campus. Meals must be pre-ordered through Boonli and will be available to pick up various times throughout the day to allow for flexible schedules.
The Classical Academies participates in a school meal program by offering a free, nutritious breakfast meal every school day. Our breakfast program is available to all students, regardless of eligibility status, who are on campus longer than two hours for an educational purpose. Pre-packaged Breakfast Kits must be pre-ordered through Boonli, and are available at various times throughout the day to allow for flexible schedules. When students arrive on campus, they will be able to choose from the available prepackaged Breakfast Kits. Each pre-packaged Breakfast Kit includes breakfast cereal, dried fruit, unsweetened regular or flavored applesauce, graham crackers, and low-fat milk. All meals must be pre-ordered online by noon the day before your student is on campus. (Click here for instructions on how to order)
Additionally, please refer to the 2021/2022 Meal Sites for Students for a list of alternate food service sites that are available across San Diego County. Any child 18 or younger can go to any of the school sites listed and receive food during this period.
Questions? Call our front office or email us at meals@classicalacademy.com
CLASS TRIPS
2021-2022 School Year 7th Grade Class Trip to Catalina
Registration for your 7th grade class trip to Catalina opened May 19th at 10am.
Trip dates: September 20-22, 2021
We have started a wait list for this trip.
This optional, 3-day, 2-night trip is a fun-filled, educational adventure!
At Catalina CIMI Fox Landing students will be introduced to the basic concepts of marine science and island ecology. They will learn about preserving our environment as they study living organisms and the plants and animals of a marine ecosystem.
Sleeping in cabins, they will experience camp life, view small animals in their natural habitat, and view clear nights under the stars. They will also learn about the history of Catalina Island and may participate in a variety of hands-on activities, and study a variety of topics such as:
Sharks, Rays, Skates, and Fish
Refuge Lagoon - One of the best snorkeling areas in Catalina
Coastal Bird - Kayak to a bird nesting spot - Bird Rock
Natural History Hike - Learn about island history and ecosystems on several different trails
Intertidal Ecology - Explore the animals of the tide pools
Marine Mammals, Plankton, Algae (Seaweed), and Invertebrates Astronomy Hike Island Ecology Hike
Fox Landing Camp will challenge students through activities such as snorkeling, kayaking, and trust walks. Parent chaperones and instructors from the Fox Landing
Camp will supervise students at all times. Instructors are expert guides, swimmers, and divers. They are also first aid certified. They will ensure students are safe while participating in water sports, labs, and field activities.
Total trip cost: $400
Deposit: $100
2nd payment: $150 (due by 06/18/21)
3rd payment: $150 (due by 08/01/21)
REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY, MAY 19TH AT 10AM – ONLINE ONLY
Sign up link - deposit due by 05/28/21
2nd payment link - due by 06/18/21 (you may use this link to pay in full as well)
3rd (final) payment link - due by 08/01/21
Any of these payments can be made in the front office or online using the links.
If you would like to pay in full, please bring payment to the front office. Cash/Check/Credit payments will be accepted.
8TH GRADE EAST COAST TRIP*
Thursday, March 31, 2022 through Thursday, April 7, 2022
Quick Facts:
Dates: Trip takes place from March 31-April 7, 2022 (week prior to Spring Break)
Registration: Open now to first 50 (51+ waiting list lifted around 65)
Deposit Due: October 1, 2021 ($334)
Total Cost: $2449
Click here for all the details of this trip and registration information.
East Coast Trip Video - check out some great highlights from the last trip!
*9th grade students (current 8th graders) that missed their opportunity this year are welcome on this trip.
To receive Counseling Dept updates on Schoology - use this access code to join the group!
2B5D5-ZWVCX
Schoology Courses & Groups/Resources
Schoology Video Tutorials:
Parent and Student Accounts (What’s the difference?) (2:55)
How-to-video on adding a Schoology course
IN THE COMMUNITY...
The information in this section is provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only. It is independent of Classical Academy Vista and is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by The Classical Academies. Please contact the service provider directly with all questions or concerns.
Check back soon!
PARENT FORMS
Please complete this form if you will have someone else picking up your child(ren) from school.
This form is required to keep medication on campus for your child and must be signed by their physician. All medications must be kept in the front office.
This form is to be completed a parent/guardian for any student who will be walking/biking home after school.
ParentSquare - Health Screening Form
In order to streamline the daily health checks, our campus will be using ParentSquare's health reporting form for our students. We highly recommend parents download this app to complete your student's daily health screening from your phone or computer.
When should a student stay home from on-campus learning and/or appointments?
If they have experienced any one of these symptoms within the last 10 days
Fever with or without chills/rigors (T > 99 that does not resolve within 30 min. without medication), Cough, Shortness of breath, Nasal congestion/runny nose, Sore throat, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, Fatigue, New loss of taste/smell, Headache, Muscle or body aches, Poor feeding or poor appetite
Student has been in close contact with someone who has tested positive or is presumed positive for COVID within the last 14 days
* Disregard symptoms related to a pre-existing, chronic condition - a doctor's note must be on file with the school. The nature of the presenting symptom (e.g., duration, intensity) must be consistent with the underlying chronic condition.
What should you do if your child meets any of the criteria above?
Please reach out to your child's teacher or the school office, even if it is not a scheduled on campus day. Following the notification, our Safety Officer will reach out via email with guidelines on when your child may return to campus.
Thank you for doing your part to help keep our school community safe and healthy!
PARENT VOLUNTEER HOURS AND OPPORTUNITIES
PARENT VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
The Parent Volunteer Program was established to connect parents’ skills, passion, and abilities to their school community. Parent volunteers are the backbone of The Classical Academy program, and our parents’ leadership and talents are truly what make our school successful! You can find the link to log your volunteer hours in the weekly school updates (look for the ‘volunteer’ icon at the top of the newsletter). Please enter all the information correctly so that your hours are applied to the correct category/event.
As the year progresses, the Parent Volunteer Coordinator may email you with links to sign up for events that may need help as well as any needed donations. Parents are always welcome to volunteer where they would like and do not need to wait to be invited to help. Our parents are always welcome on campus and in the classroom!
Please view this page for additional information on our volunteer program.
Click here to log in your volunteer hours
Parent Volunteer Contact: korian@classicalacademy.com
Box Tops for Education
There are now three ways you can submit Box Tops!
There are still products out there with traditional Box Tops that you clip and send. We will still accept those! Bring any clipped Box Tops to our front office.
Eventually all Box Tops will change to the new label - you can download the Box Tops app and scan your receipts - every box top is still worth 10 cents for our school!
*Or* Bring in your receipts and we will scan them for you!
PARKING POLICY
Parking Policy
Parking policies will be provided soon.
PROGRAM FEEDBACK
Comments, Suggestions, Great Ideas….
Do you have a comment, suggestion, idea to share? We have a special email address just for you, comments@classicalacademy.com. Your partnership is valued. Your ideas strengthen our programs. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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